The actress, known for her role in “My Cousin Vinny” and now starring in “The Rose Tattoo” on Broadway, reads an essay about a dying husband’s peculiar request.

I may be a beauty editor who tests dozens of products at work a day, but I have approximately 10 minutes to get my makeup on my face in the morning before sprinting out the door (and likely forgetting something). Because of my tightly packed schedule, I tend to favor products that blend easily, show up in a single swipe, and take very little time to put on. In order to earn a spot in my routine...